benzocaine (OTC)

Bee Stings, Minor Burns, Sunburn, Insect Bites

Apply 5-20% to affected area q6-8hr PRN; remove sting prior to application if a bee sting

Mouth and Gum Irritation

Apply 10-20% solution (or other topical formulation) PRN

Sore Throat/Mouth Pain

1 lozenge dissolved in mouth; repeat q2hr PRN (generally use <2 days)

Apply 1 spray to affected area; spit after 1 min; may repeat up to 4 times

Hemorrhoids

Apply 5-20% externally to affected area q4hr

Dental pain

Use 2.5-20% solution (or other topical formulation) PRN

Boils

Apply 20% to affected area; not to exceed q12hr

Premature Ejaculation

EjectDelay (7.5% gel): Apply small amount to the penis gland 15-20 min before sexual intercourse

It can be applied with or without a condom

Washed off after intercourse

Teething Pain

<4 years

• Safety and efficacy not established

≥4 years

• Apply 7.5-10% to affected gum area; not to exceed q6hr

Bee Stings, Boils, Minor Burns, Sunburn, Insect Bites

<2 years

• Safety and efficacy not established

≥2 years

• Apply 5-20% to affected area q6-8hr PRN; remove sting prior to application if a bee sting

Mouth and Gum Irritation

<2 years: safety and efficacy not established

≥2 years: Apply 10-20% solution (or other topical formulation) PRN

Sore Throat/Mouth Pain

<5 years: Safety and efficacy not established

≥5 years

• Oral lozenge: 1 lozenge dissolved in mouth; repeat q2hr PRN (generally use <2 days)
• Oral spray: Apply 1 spray to affected area; spit after 1 min; may repeat up to 4 times

Hemorrhoids

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

≥12 years: Apply 5-20% externally to affected area q4hr